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The Art of Stone Milling with Minchins
Launching a new business in the middle of a global pandemic might not make good business sense to some. But for Marty and Georgina Skurr it was just the incentive they needed to launch their own on-farm flour mill, Minchins Milling.
Struggling to Buy? This Could be Your Year!
2020 was one out of the box for the real estate market. Far from the downturn many predicted when we went into the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, it turned into the busiest market financial adviser Nathan Miglani has seen.
Valuing Women in Aotearoa
Dame Marilyn Waring is one of New Zealand’s most influential women – a feminist, author, academic, former politician, human rights activist and environmentalist – and is this year’s inspiring speaker at the Zonta Ashburton International Women’s Day Breakfast.
As Home-Grown as it Gets with Heartland Chips
The story of Heartland Chips is one that many latitude readers may be familiar with and one that 10 years on, is well worth celebrating.
Going Potty for Pots with Resene
Whether you’re keen to keep things natural, experiment with texture or add a bright pop of colour, paint and paint effects can bring joy and energy to the humble pot.
The Hidden Gems of Southland
Get away from the everyday and discover the secrets of Southland, New Zealand’s ultimate nature and wildlife destination.
Understanding Parkinson’s
With March recognised as Brain Awareness Month, Professor Tim Anderson provides an insight into Parkinson’s, the fastest growing neurological disorder. It is estimated to affect more than 6 million people worldwide.
Allan Oldfield – A Champion of Blades
From an early age Allan Oldfield felt the call of blade shearing – and now he’s a world champion.
An Eye for Detail with Not Just Events owner Sheree Stevens
From bridal shows, wine and food festivals and book launches to marathons, cycle races and sporting events, Not Just Events owner Sheree Stevens (or Sheree Haugh if she’s at home) has organised them all, with a focus on local, personal flavour.
Marinated BBQ Merino Lamb Ribs with Middlehurst Delivered
Marinated BBQ Merino Lamb Ribs
Serves 4
Making it Deerlicious
’Tis the season of entertaining outside, and I would be the first to admit the self-inflicted pressure that comes with entertaining friends and family in the backyard this time of year.
What’s in a Frame with Silvan Made
Witnessing their home city crumble following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes was torment enough for Deb and Graham Thompson. But then seeing the storied remnants of Christchurch’s heritage buildings being carted off to landfill added fierce insult to injury. Racing against time, and wrecking crews, the artful couple from South New Brighton began a wily salvaging operation in order to preserve a slice of Canterbury history.
Wrestling With an Octopus
Dyslexia affects an estimated one in 10 New Zealanders. Beth Beamish’s son, Harry, has the condition, and was the inspiration behind Dyslexia: Wrestling with an Octopus, 10 Tips to Help Your Child.
Schools of the Future
As a disruptive year draws to an end, it is time for reflection: if we could travel to the future what would we hope to see? What would we wish for our children in 2021 and how can we work on this now?
Building a Sustainable Future with Untouched World Foundation
A simple question, ‘How can we use company profits to create the most impact beyond the reach of the business?’ asked by Untouched World CEO and Founder Peri Drysdale, became the catalyst for the creation of the Untouched World Foundation.
Frozen in Time – the New Zealand Mountain Stone Weta
The New Zealand mountain stone wētā is a superhero of the invertebrate world possessing powers worthy of character inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Found in the alpine zone above the tree line of the Southern Alps, it’s the largest insect able to be frozen in time without dying.
The Kai for Kids Charitable Trust
Pilot programme Kai for Kids has been providing free lunches to the children at Netherby School in Mid Canterbury for the last two terms of 2020 – with the aim of continuing this service into 2021 and extending to other schools in the district. All thanks to the generosity of donors through the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation.
Farm To Floor with Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton
Natural, renewable and luxurious, wool is nature’s finest fibre. Utilising the latest technology with Mother Nature’s best, flooring companies like Godfrey Hirst are backing the New Zealand economy. Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton explains.
Wellness for People and Planet – Canterbury Hemp Farming
Mother Nature left nothing behind when she created hemp, a plant described as nothing short of a ‘miracle’. Sarah Perriam shines a light on the new rock star in Canterbury’s food and fibre basket that has been forbidden fruit for over eight decades.
Global Reach and Local Knowledge with Colliers International
One of the world’s foremost real estate companies, Colliers International, is steadily expanding its footprint in the greater Canterbury rural property market.
Shopping with a difference – The Old School Collective
Step inside the beautiful stores that call Waikuku’s Old School Collective home. Or pop in and see them in person at 1429 Main North Road, Waikuku.
Tough investing choices in a COVID-19 world with Forsyth Barr
It has certainly been a rollercoaster year for investors. New Zealand investment firm Forsyth Barr offers an insight into the market.
Books on the Boulevard – The Custard Square Bookshop
The Custard Square Bookshop in front of the Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard in Christchurch is one of the city’s little treasures. Founder Cathleen Murphy shares her story of how it all started.
Emotional Health with Dr Libby
Being able to accept and manage feelings through challenge and change is essential to our wellbeing. Dr Libby Weaver explains.
Discover the Real Christchurch, on Foot with Walk Christchurch
If you have out-of-town visitors staying this summer, or if you simply want to find out more about Christchurch history and culture, get your sneakers on and join a Walk Christchurch guided tour of the central city.Stains and oils protect your exterior timber from the weather and help make sure that your timber stays in better shape for longer.
All About Wood with Resene
Stains and oils protect your exterior timber from the weather and help make sure that your timber stays in better shape for longer. Whether you need UV resistance, protection from the weather or mould resistance, staining or oiling your exterior timber makes a huge difference to how your timber looks as well as how long it will last.
The Brilliance of Höglund Glass
Based in the creative hub of Nelson, the Höglund family share their love of glassblowing and the legacy of Höglund Art Glass Studio.With a desire to incorporate expansive outdoor living areas and a swimming pool into the design of their new home, these North Canterbury homeowners and their designer were forced to think outside the box to achieve what they wanted.
Toy-tastic at The Toy Collector
With a desire to incorporate expansive outdoor living areas and a swimming pool into the design of their new home, these North Canterbury homeowners and their designer were forced to think outside the box to achieve what they wanted.
What’s really going on in the property market?
Houses are selling fast, median prices are heading up; it sure feels like a buoyant market out there, but does that mean we’ve avoided a COVID-19 downturn in the property market?
What are you imagining?
Educationalists Dr Chris Jansen and Dr Cheryl Doig dive deep and ask us to think about what the impact of COVID-19 will be on our education system in the future.
Lock Up and Leave with Sarah Perriam
The Canterbury High Country’s landscape is more than just the mountains and the sky. It holds embossed stories of long family heritage and history of stewardship with the environment. Sarah Perriam learns more about the threat to inter-generational connection to the high country’s future with Philip Todhunter of Lake Heron Station.
Outdoor Perfection with Mitre 10 MEGA
Ideally your outdoor furniture should be as relaxing as it is functional, which in turn makes the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends, or even as your own personal haven. Mitre 10 MEGA offers some advice.
Grow Your Wealth with Forest Enterprises
Investors are re-evaluating their portfolios in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Some may be heading for the hills! Perhaps that’s exactly what they should do.
Stand Tall with Te Ao Marama
High on the Port Hills above Christchurch is a place that offers hope to children and families in need of support, Te Ao Marama.
